Neal Benari
Also Credited As: Neal Klein
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on Neal Benari:
Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in THE SOUND, A NEW MUSICAL At Museum Of Jewish Heritage (Nov 15, 2024)
Debbie Gravitte Will Lead Staged Reading of THE SOUND Next Month (Oct 23, 2024)
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE (May 6, 2024)
Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in THE SOUND, A NEW MUSICAL At Museum Of Jewish Heritage (Nov 15, 2024)
Debbie Gravitte Will Lead Staged Reading of THE SOUND Next Month (Oct 23, 2024)
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE (May 6, 2024)
BIO
Neal Benari feels it’s kismet to be in this show. Like Neil Diamond, he is a “Neil,” born in Brooklyn, attended Erasmus Hall HS, and NYU! Recent credits: Jersey Boys (Ogunquit Playhouse), Oslo (Pioneer Theater), and Grand Hotel. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Aida, Victor/Victoria, The Merchant of Venice, Chess, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Roza, and The First. National Tours: Aida (Zoser), The Sound of Music (Captain von Trapp), Les Misérables (Thenardier), and Annie. Regional: Lend Me a Tenor (Tito), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Ragtime (Tateh), and My Fair Lady (Higgins). He co-starred as Boris Thomashefsky in Michael Tilson Thomas’s The Thomashefskys, appearing with the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston symphonies. Film and television: “The Equalizer,” “Law & Order,” “The Sopranos,” “And the Band Played On,” Sea of Love. Thanks to DGRW.
Photos
Margaret Styne widow of Julie Styne joins Annette Jolles, Darren R. Cohen and James Morgan with the cast- Ben Fankhauser, Tim Jerome, Julie Benko, Peyton Lusk, Lori Wilner, Neal Benari and Ned Eisenberg
Date:
02/11/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of The York Theatre Musicals in Mufti Series' BAR MITZVAH BOY
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Neil Diamond (Now) (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Kieve Diamond (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Fred Weintraub (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Tommy O'Rourke (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Bert Berns (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Neil Diamond (Now) (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Kieve Diamond (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Bert Berns (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Fred Weintraub (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Tommy O'Rourke (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Kieve Diamond (Standby) [Replacement]
Neil Diamond (Now) (Standby)
Fred Weintraub (Standby) [Replacement]
Tommy O'Rourke (Standby) [Replacement]
Bert Berns (Standby) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Avram [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Lazar Wolf (Understudy) [Replacement]
Tevye (Understudy) [Replacement]
Constable (Understudy) [Replacement]
Tevye (Unknown) [Replacement]
Constable (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Tevye (Unknown) [Replacement]
Constable (Unknown) [Replacement]
Tevye (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Constable (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Lazar Wolf (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Pharaoh (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Zoser (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Pharaoh (Standby)
Zoser (Standby)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Victor / Victoria Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]
King Marchan (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Videos
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - 2024-02-21 10:02:25
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-25 09:09:24
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-20 13:00:20
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Sweet Caroline' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-19 10:44:21
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-17 17:29:26
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 21:16:35
Video: Get a First Look at Nick Fradiani as 'Neil Diamond - Then' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-29 13:40:09
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'I Am... I Said' From A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-18 11:10:45
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-04-02 11:00:43
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'America' By Neil Diamond on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-12-13 09:27:52
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2022-12-08 10:16:24
VIDEO: Go Behind A BEAUTIFUL NOISE With Will Swenson on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2022-12-07 11:29:11
Video: Will Swenson and Company Celebrate Opening Night of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Opening Night - 2022-12-05 05:21:20
Video: Neil Diamond Performs 'Sweet Caroline' at Opening Night of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Opening Night - 2022-12-05 05:08:43
Photos & Video: Neil Diamond & the Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Perform 'Sweet Caroline' at the Red Sox Game
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-19 09:27:38
News
Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in THE SOUND, A NEW MUSICAL At Museum Of Jewish Heritage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024
Experience THE SOUND, A NEW MUSICAL at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte leads a cast of Broadway veterans in this inspiring staged reading.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024
Experience THE SOUND, A NEW MUSICAL at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte leads a cast of Broadway veterans in this inspiring staged reading.
Debbie Gravitte Will Lead Staged Reading of THE SOUND Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024
Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte will lead a cast of Broadway veterans in a staged reading of the new musical, THE SOUND, on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm in Safra Hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024
Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte will lead a cast of Broadway veterans in a staged reading of the new musical, THE SOUND, on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm in Safra Hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024
Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024
Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024
The producing team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024
The producing team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, June 30 before embarking on an electrifying North American tour launching this fall in Providence, Rhode Island.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, June 30 before embarking on an electrifying North American tour launching this fall in Providence, Rhode Island.
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
In an all new video from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, watch as Nick Fradiani performs 'If You Know What I Mean'! Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
In an all new video from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, watch as Nick Fradiani performs 'If You Know What I Mean'! Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Host 'The Making of the Neil Diamond Musical' Post-Performance Conversations
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host a series of post-performance conversations following every performance beginning this week.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host a series of post-performance conversations following every performance beginning this week.
Video: Volkswagen To Use Neil Diamond Song Featured In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE In Super Bowl Commercial
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2024
Neil Diamond's 'I Am... I Said,' from 'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,' will be featured in Volkswagen's advertisement during Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII. See full video of the ad.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2024
Neil Diamond's 'I Am... I Said,' from 'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical,' will be featured in Volkswagen's advertisement during Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII. See full video of the ad.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Host Open Call Auditions At The Bitter End In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024
The producers of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, have announced open call auditions for the actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ in the upcoming North American Tour and international productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024
The producers of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, have announced open call auditions for the actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ in the upcoming North American Tour and international productions.
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
During a performance of A Beautiful Noise, the cast led the audience at the Broadhurst Theatre in wishing Neil Diamond a happy birthday. Nick Fradiani called Diamond via FaceTime and the crowd sang Happy Birthday to him. Diamond then joined in as the cast performed 'Sweet Caroline'. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
During a performance of A Beautiful Noise, the cast led the audience at the Broadhurst Theatre in wishing Neil Diamond a happy birthday. Nick Fradiani called Diamond via FaceTime and the crowd sang Happy Birthday to him. Diamond then joined in as the cast performed 'Sweet Caroline'. Check out the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Host Post-Performance Concert With Nick Fradiani
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host “Nick at Nite: Nick Fradiani Sings More Neil,” a special a special one-night only, post-performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024
A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host “Nick at Nite: Nick Fradiani Sings More Neil,” a special a special one-night only, post-performance
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Stadium Medley'! Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Stadium Medley'! Check out the video here!
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Sweet Caroline' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Sweet Caroline'! Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Sweet Caroline'! Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look at Amber Ardolino & Nick Fradiani in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
See photos of Amber Ardolino and Nick Fradiani in A Beautiful Noise!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
See photos of Amber Ardolino and Nick Fradiani in A Beautiful Noise!
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Watch Nick Fradiani sing 'Holly Holy' in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
Watch Nick Fradiani sing 'Holly Holy' in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway!
Amber Ardolino Joins A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024
Amber Ardolino will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical in the role of ‘Marcia Murphey’, beginning tonight, January 2, at the Broadhurst Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024
Amber Ardolino will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical in the role of ‘Marcia Murphey’, beginning tonight, January 2, at the Broadhurst Theatre.
Video: Get a First Look at Amber Ardolino Performing 'Forever In Blue Jeans' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023
Watch a clip of Amber Ardolino singing 'Forever in Blue Jeans' from A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023
Watch a clip of Amber Ardolino singing 'Forever in Blue Jeans' from A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2023
The company of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway have revealed their picks for best line in the show and the answers are so good! Check out the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2023
The company of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway have revealed their picks for best line in the show and the answers are so good! Check out the video!
Exclusive: Amber Ardolino Gets Ready for Her A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Debut
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2023
She's ready to be forever in blue jeans! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Amber Ardolino is getting ready to join the cast of A Beautiful Noise as ‘Marcia Murphey’ and we are very excited to bring you a first look at Amber in rehearsals.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2023
She's ready to be forever in blue jeans! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Amber Ardolino is getting ready to join the cast of A Beautiful Noise as ‘Marcia Murphey’ and we are very excited to bring you a first look at Amber in rehearsals.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder's Final Bow in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023
Watch Robyn Hurder take her final bow in A Beautiful Noise.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023
Watch Robyn Hurder take her final bow in A Beautiful Noise.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Neal Benari been in?
Neal Benari has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Neal Benari been in?
Neal Benari has not appeared in the West End.
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